Officials Rush To Lower Anderson Reservoir Level As Major Storm Approaches

MORGAN HILL (KPIX) -- The Santa Clara Valley Water District has been trying to lower water levels at the dam. Engineering studies have revealed the structure may not be strong enough to withstand a major earthquake exceeding magnitude 7.2.

State and federal regulators have ordered the water district to cap storage at 68 percent, about 62,000 acre-feet of water.

The water district estimates it could be a month or two before they're able to lower the reservoir to a safe level -- if Mother Nature cooperates.